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Austria calls Turkey-EU refugee deal a faltering 'house of cards'

The deal to send back to Turkey the migrants reaching Europe's shores is a house of cards falling apart, according to Austria's foreign minister.

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Turkey criticises comments by Austria's chancellor on ending EU talks with Ankara

Turkey’s EU affairs minister has criticised comments by Austria’s chancellor on ending EU membership talks with Ankara.

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Warming up for Salzburg show

An orchestra and vocal ensemble from the Czech Republic rehearse ahead of their appearance at the Salzburg Festival.

World

The critical role of education in Europe's refugee crisis

The world is witnessing the biggest refugee crisis since World War ll.

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Hungary

Austria's Kern: only lesson to be learned from Donald Trump is 'never dye your hair'

The controversial question of Donald Trump came up as the Hungarian and Austrian leaders met in Budapest to try to ease tensions over migration.

Hungary

Austria and Hungary agree to work together in wake of France church attack

The deadly, ISIL-claimed attack on a French church appears to have been the catalyst for a strengthening of relations between Hungary and Austria.

Austria

Austria's outgoing president warns against populism and xenophobia

Austria’s outgoing President has left office with a plea for the country to resist populism and xenophobia.

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Crans Montana Forum debate climate change

The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…

Austria

Austria to hold presidential re-run on October 2nd

Austria will hold its re-run of the presidential election on October 2 after the country’s highest court ruled that poor election procedure in some areas meant the result could have been…

Austria

25km-long traffic queue between Hungary and Austria

The hold-up is due to ad-hoc checks by the Austrian authorities, who have strengthened measures to curb the flow of migrants into the country.

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Big names get together at the Crans Montana Forum

Politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations came together in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for the 27th annual Crans Montana…

Sport

Hamilton claims Austrian GP win following final lap collision with teammate Rosberg

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his third win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Austria

Can Europe expect its first far-right head of state? Austria to hold do-over election

Austria’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the presidential run-off election must be held again.

Austria

Austria: Constitutional Court rules fresh presidential run-off vote must be held

Austria's presidential run-off vote is to be held again, meaning the EU could have its first far-right head of state within months.

World News

Violent storms sweep parts of Austria and Poland

Violent storms have swept through central and eastern Poland bringing down power lines, flooding roads and leaving a trail of structural damage.

Sport

Euro 2016: Hungary win Group F, Iceland and Portugal also reach last 16

Hungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third pl

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Euro 2016: Debutants Iceland cool down Portugal with stunning draw

Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…

Austria

Tension flares amid anti-immigrant march in Vienna

‘Defend Europe’ was the rallying cry of anti-immigrant, far-right protesters whose march through Vienna on Saturday was contested by left-wing activists with police keeping the two sides…

Austria

Austria's far-right Freedom Party demands presidential vote rerun

Austria's far-right Freedom Party is challenging the result of last month's presidential election claiming numerous irregularities.

Austria

Austria's far-right FPO in court challenge to presidential election result

Austria's far-right Freedom Party is challenging the result of last month's presidential election claiming numerous irregularities.

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